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The state’s 70th governor served from 1985 to 1991, and was sentenced to prison after his third term over corruption charges.
Providence officials and Sergeant Joseph Hanley are also in disagreement about back pay, which would total nearly $465,000.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local leaders are mourning the death of former Gov. Edward DiPrete. DiPrete, who was 91 years old, served as Rhode Island’s governor from 1985 until 1991 and as mayor of ...
Governor Edward DiPrete making a speech at the Community College of Rhode Island in 1985 (RI State Archives).PROVIDENCE, R.I.
Ed DiPrete, who won three terms as Rhode Island governor during economic boom times in the 1980s but eventually went to ...
The distribution center is being built with the help of state money and the developer just announced financing for the ...
The Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project is hosting a demonstration in front of the home of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to ...
Ed DiPrete, who won three terms as Rhode Island governor during economic boom times in the 1980s but eventually went to ...
Details: For the best view of the fireworks, find a westward facing spot along Newport Harbor. Popular viewing spots include Perrotti Park, King Park, Queen Anne Square and Fort Adams State Park, ...
NBC 10's Dan Jaehnig spoke with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley on Connect to Providence. Smiley spoke about his reaction to the city council's budget, President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and ...